Man arrested over suspicious approaches to children released

The incident are reported to have taken place during February and March

A man (39) who was arrested in connection with a series of "suspicious" approaches to children in Bangor, Co Down was released on Friday evening.

Police said the incidents happened in the Kilcooley and Clanmorris area.

They were reported to have taken place during February and March.

The man was released on bail pending further inquiries.

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Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty is Digital Features Editor and journalist with The Irish Times